72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular Session
 
NOTE:  Matter within  { +  braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within  { -  braces and minus
signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within
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LC 523
 
                           A-Engrossed
 
                         Senate Bill 155
                   Ordered by the House May 9
             Including House Amendments dated May 9
 
Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the
  President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing
  rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part
  of the President (at the request of Governor Theodore R.
  Kulongoski for the State Board of Psychologist Examiners)
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
 
  Modifies licensing authority of State Board of Psychologist
Examiners. { +  Modifies definition of practice of
psychology. + }
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to licensing authority of State Board of Psychologist
  Examiners; amending ORS 675.010 and 675.110.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1. ORS 675.110 is amended to read:
  675.110. The State Board of Psychologist Examiners shall have
the following powers, in addition to the powers otherwise granted
under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, and shall have all powers necessary
or proper to carry the granted powers into effect:
  (1) To determine qualifications of applicants to practice
psychology in this state; to cause to have examinations prepared,
conducted and graded and to grant licensing to qualified
applicants upon their compliance with the provisions of ORS
675.010 to 675.150 and the rules of the board.
  (2) To grant or deny   { - annual - }  renewal of licenses, and
to renew licenses which have lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal
fee, subject to the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
  (3) To suspend or revoke licenses, subject to ORS 675.010 to
675.150.
  (4) To issue letters of reprimand, to impose probationary
periods with the authority to restrict the scope of practice of a
licensed psychologist or to require practice under supervision.
  (5) To impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000.
  (6) To restore licenses which have been suspended or revoked or
voided by nonpayment of the renewal fee.
  (7)(a) To collect   { - annual - }  fees for application,
examination and licensing of applicants, for renewal of licenses,
and for issuance of limited permits, such fees to be used to
defray the expenses of the board as provided in ORS 675.140.
 
  (b) The board may collect a delinquent renewal fee for licenses
renewed after   { - January 1 but before February 1 - }  { +  the
deadline for renewal but before the grace period for renewal has
expired + }.
  (8) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.010 to
675.150.
  (9) To issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, take
testimony, administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, conduct
hearings, require the production of relevant documents in all
proceedings pertaining to the duties and powers of the board.
  (10) To enforce ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and to exercise general
supervision over the practice of psychology in this state.
  (11) To adopt a common seal.
  (12) To formulate a code of professional conduct for the
practice of psychology giving particular consideration to the
Ethical Standards of Psychologists promulgated by the American
Psychological Association.
  (13) To establish standards of service and training and
educational qualifications for the rendering of ethical
psychological services in this state, including the formulation
of standards for the issuance of licenses for areas of special
competence.
  (14) To formulate and enforce continuing education requirements
for duly licensed psychologists to insure the highest quality of
professional services to the public.
  (15) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS 183.310 to
183.550, to adopt reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of
ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
  SECTION 2. ORS 675.110, as amended by section 12, chapter 987,
Oregon Laws 2001, is amended to read:
  675.110. The State Board of Psychologist Examiners shall have
the following powers, in addition to the powers otherwise granted
under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, and shall have all powers necessary
or proper to carry the granted powers into effect:
  (1) To determine qualifications of applicants to practice
psychology in this state; to cause to have examinations prepared,
conducted and graded and to grant licensing to qualified
applicants upon their compliance with the provisions of ORS
675.010 to 675.150 and the rules of the board.
  (2) To grant or deny   { - annual - }  renewal of licenses, and
to renew licenses which have lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal
fee, subject to the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
  (3) To suspend or revoke licenses, subject to ORS 675.010 to
675.150.
  (4) To issue letters of reprimand, to impose probationary
periods with the authority to restrict the scope of practice of a
licensed psychologist or to require practice under supervision.
  (5) To impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000.
  (6) To restore licenses which have been suspended or revoked or
voided by nonpayment of the renewal fee.
  (7)(a) To collect   { - annual - }  fees for application,
examination and licensing of applicants, for renewal of licenses,
and for issuance of limited permits, such fees to be used to
defray the expenses of the board as provided in ORS 675.140.
  (b) The board may collect a delinquent renewal fee for licenses
renewed after   { - January 1 but before February 1 - }   { + the
deadline for renewal but before the grace period for renewal has
expired + }.
  (8) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.010 to
675.150.
  (9) To issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, take
testimony, administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, conduct
hearings, require the production of relevant documents in all
proceedings pertaining to the duties and powers of the board.
  (10) To enforce ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and to exercise general
supervision over the practice of psychology in this state.
  (11) To adopt a common seal.
  (12) To formulate a code of professional conduct for the
practice of psychology giving particular consideration to the
Ethical Standards of Psychologists promulgated by the American
Psychological Association.
  (13) To establish standards of service and training and
educational qualifications for the rendering of ethical
psychological services in this state, including the formulation
of standards for the issuance of licenses for areas of special
competence.
  (14) To formulate and enforce continuing education requirements
for duly licensed psychologists to insure the highest quality of
professional services to the public.
  (15) To deny   { - annual - }  renewal of a license, or renewal
of a license that has lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal fee,
unless prior to payment of the renewal fee described in
subsection (7) of this section the applicant completes, or
provides documentation of previous completion of:
  (a) A pain management education program approved by the board
and developed in conjunction with the Pain Management Commission
established under ORS 409.500; or
  (b) An equivalent pain management education program, as
determined by the board.
  (16) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS 183.310 to
183.550, to adopt reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of
ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
  SECTION 3. ORS 675.010 is amended to read:
  675.010. As used in ORS 675.010 to 675.150, unless the context
requires otherwise:
  (1) 'Approved doctoral program in psychology' means a doctoral
program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological
Association or a doctoral program in psychology accredited
individually or as part of an institutional accreditation by
another private or governmental accrediting agency, when the
association's or agency's standards and procedures have been
approved by the State Board of Psychologist Examiners by rule.
  (2) 'Board' means the State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
  (3) 'Licensed psychologist' means a person licensed to practice
psychology under the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
  (4) 'Practice of psychology' means rendering or offering to
render supervision, consultation, evaluation or therapy services
to individuals, groups or organizations for the purpose of
diagnosing or treating behavioral, emotional or mental disorders.
 { +  ' Practice of psychology' also includes delegating the
administration and scoring of tests to technicians qualified by
and under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. + }
  (5) 'State' means any state or territory of the United States
and the District of Columbia.
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